Seat Pleasant Economic Feasibility Assessment (PAMC)

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Project Description

This project to promote commerce and economic development will build on the 2019 PAMC-funded MD 704 Streetscape Enhancement 30% Design and Engineering Report, which made recommendations to better accommodate and improve safety and mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists within the available right-of-way.  

The objective of the assessment is to analyze the current market and economic conditions of Seat Pleasant, a gateway community to and from the District of Columbia. The research will produce a detailed report outlining the city’s capacity for economic growth and to offer strategic recommendations for enhancing the community’s economic prospects. This project will build upon the findings of the Central Avenue Blue/Silver Line Sector Plan’s existing conditions report, incorporating those insights while tailoring strategies to meet the needs identified by city staff. The assessment will propose actionable strategies for the municipality to foster sustainable quality economic development. The focus area identified for this project is the properties on either side of MD 704 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway) from 69th Place to the District of Columbia border.  

The assessment will be developed using County data, contributions from city staff and elected officials, business and property owners, field surveys, and analysis and interpretation by the consultant. The final work product will be a report.  

Project Kickoff

Stakeholders gathered for the project kickoff on March 24, 2025.

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